WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES

Aim of the study This study aims to conduct a comparative clinical and technological examination of standard analogue versus digital subperiosteal implants for treating patients with severe alveolar ridge atrophy. Materials and methods Two illustrative clinical workflows were analysed to demonstrate...

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Main Authors: Ioan Sarbu, Andreea Mihaela Custura, Vlad-Gabriel Vasilescu, Doriana Agop Forna, Vladimir Năstasie, Adelin Radu, Norina Consuela Forna, Kamel Earar
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Published: Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation 2025-06-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://rjor.ro/workflow-comparison-in-subperiosteal-implantology-traditional-vs-digital-approaches/
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author Ioan Sarbu
Andreea Mihaela Custura
Vlad-Gabriel Vasilescu
Doriana Agop Forna
Vladimir Năstasie
Adelin Radu
Norina Consuela Forna
Kamel Earar
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Andreea Mihaela Custura
Vlad-Gabriel Vasilescu
Doriana Agop Forna
Vladimir Năstasie
Adelin Radu
Norina Consuela Forna
Kamel Earar
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description Aim of the study This study aims to conduct a comparative clinical and technological examination of standard analogue versus digital subperiosteal implants for treating patients with severe alveolar ridge atrophy. Materials and methods Two illustrative clinical workflows were analysed to demonstrate the practical and technological evolution of subperiosteal implantology. The first workflow involved the fabrication and placement of a cast cobalt-chromium implant using a traditional analogue method, which included direct intraoperative bone impression and a two-stage surgical protocol. The second workflow followed a fully digital approach, integrating CBCT-based virtual planning, CAD/CAM design, and fabricating a custom titanium framework via selective laser melting (SLM), executed in a single surgical stage. The comparison focused on surgical procedures, laboratory methodologies, and postoperative outcomes to highlight the key differences between the two approaches. Results Several surgical procedures and manual intraoperative adjustments were necessary for the analogue workflow to guarantee implant fit. The healing process was uneventful; however, the period of treatment was prolonged. The digital method allowed for quick prosthetic temporization, decreased surgical morbidity and allowed for the perfect preoperative design. The titanium framework exhibited superior anatomical conformity and patient comfort. The material properties and surface finish of the digitally fabricated implant were exceptional. Conclusions Digital subperiosteal implants signify a substantial advancement in the treatment of individuals with severe bone atrophy. In contrast to the conventional analogue method, the digital protocol provides enhanced accuracy, less morbidity, and faster prosthetic recovery. The clinical benefits of incorporating cutting-edge materials and new technology into contemporary oral implantology are highlighted by these advancements.
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spelling doaj-art-203359d69ada4a4dbb07b15e4139abe22025-08-20T03:36:59ZengRomanian Society of Oral RehabilitationRomanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation2066-70002601-46612025-06-0117252353010.62610/RJOR.2025.2.17.47WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHESIoan Sarbu0Andreea Mihaela Custura1Vlad-Gabriel Vasilescu2Doriana Agop Forna3Vladimir Năstasie4Adelin Radu5Norina Consuela Forna6Kamel Earar7Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucuresti, Romania“Carol Davila" U.M.Ph. - Bucharest, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Prosthesis;“Carol Davila" U.M.Ph. - Bucharest, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Prosthesis Technology“Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dental Medicine“Carol Davila" U.M.Ph. - Bucharest, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry;“Carol Davila" U.M.Ph. - Bucharest, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Prosthesis Technology“Gr. T. “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dental Medicine“Dunarea de Jos" U.M.Ph. - Galati, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry.Aim of the study This study aims to conduct a comparative clinical and technological examination of standard analogue versus digital subperiosteal implants for treating patients with severe alveolar ridge atrophy. Materials and methods Two illustrative clinical workflows were analysed to demonstrate the practical and technological evolution of subperiosteal implantology. The first workflow involved the fabrication and placement of a cast cobalt-chromium implant using a traditional analogue method, which included direct intraoperative bone impression and a two-stage surgical protocol. The second workflow followed a fully digital approach, integrating CBCT-based virtual planning, CAD/CAM design, and fabricating a custom titanium framework via selective laser melting (SLM), executed in a single surgical stage. The comparison focused on surgical procedures, laboratory methodologies, and postoperative outcomes to highlight the key differences between the two approaches. Results Several surgical procedures and manual intraoperative adjustments were necessary for the analogue workflow to guarantee implant fit. The healing process was uneventful; however, the period of treatment was prolonged. The digital method allowed for quick prosthetic temporization, decreased surgical morbidity and allowed for the perfect preoperative design. The titanium framework exhibited superior anatomical conformity and patient comfort. The material properties and surface finish of the digitally fabricated implant were exceptional. Conclusions Digital subperiosteal implants signify a substantial advancement in the treatment of individuals with severe bone atrophy. In contrast to the conventional analogue method, the digital protocol provides enhanced accuracy, less morbidity, and faster prosthetic recovery. The clinical benefits of incorporating cutting-edge materials and new technology into contemporary oral implantology are highlighted by these advancements. https://rjor.ro/workflow-comparison-in-subperiosteal-implantology-traditional-vs-digital-approaches/
spellingShingle Ioan Sarbu
Andreea Mihaela Custura
Vlad-Gabriel Vasilescu
Doriana Agop Forna
Vladimir Năstasie
Adelin Radu
Norina Consuela Forna
Kamel Earar
WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES
Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
title WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES
title_full WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES
title_fullStr WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES
title_full_unstemmed WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES
title_short WORKFLOW COMPARISON IN SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTOLOGY: TRADITIONAL VS. DIGITAL APPROACHES
title_sort workflow comparison in subperiosteal implantology traditional vs digital approaches
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